Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler wreaks havoc, killing many Immortals, and then departs.
• Xu Ying, despite warnings, decides to pursue the ruler, seeing it as an opportunity.
• Ling Wuxin, possessed in Hao Kaiyang's body, confronts Xu Ying, revealing he survived their previous encounter.
• Xu Ying defeats Ling Wuxin, who attempts to escape but is ultimately killed.
• The Eastern King's clone and the Emperor Lord confront each other, with the Eastern King accusing the Emperor Lord of wanting to take advantage of his injuries.
• Xu Ying arrives, offering assistance to the Eastern King.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying's cultivation advances significantly, especially his Primordial Spirit, and he gains new insights into his techniques.
• Ling Wuxin, possessing a new body, becomes stronger but ultimately meets his demise at Xu Ying's hands.
• The Eastern King's clone is severely injured and on the defensive against the Emperor Lord.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition: Characters seek power to gain advantage and eliminate rivals.
• Consequences of actions: Ling Wuxin's past actions lead to his eventual downfall.
• Opportunity and risk: Xu Ying sees the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler as an opportunity but also a risk.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Ling Wuxin: Their enmity culminates in a final battle, with Xu Ying emerging victorious.
• The Eastern King's clone and the Emperor Lord: They confront each other, with the Eastern King accusing the Emperor Lord of deceit.
• Xu Ying and the Eastern King: Xu Ying offers assistance to the Eastern King, potentially forming an alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying arrives at the Five Villages Monastery to help the Eastern King.
• The Emperor Lord's clone reveals his Nine Heavens Ten Earths Immortal Annihilation Array, intending to destroy Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying uses his Taiyi Golden Bridge to counter the array, leading to the destruction of the Emperor Lord's clone.
• The Eastern King flees after witnessing Xu Ying's power.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his strength and determination to defeat the Emperor Lord.
• The Eastern King shows caution and resourcefulness, fleeing after realizing Xu Ying's power.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and the use of divine abilities.
• The importance of strategy and deception in battle.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Emperor Lord's clone engage in a battle of wits and power.
• Xu Ying and the Eastern King interact briefly, with the Eastern King fleeing after witnessing Xu Ying's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, after killing the Emperor Lord's clone, is pursued by the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler, which he suspects is controlled by the Heavenly Venerate or even the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being.
• He follows the Measuring Heaven Ruler, but upon seeing many powerful figures, including Heavenly Venerables and Lord Yuan, also tracking it, he decides to retreat and comprehend the Heavenly Immortal Dao Field instead.
• In the Heavenly Immortal Dao Field, he meets Su Yeqing, who reveals that the field is incomplete, lacking four crucial Dao Marvels.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Becomes more cautious and strategic, realizing the danger of pursuing the Measuring Heaven Ruler and deciding to retreat and strengthen his understanding of the Dao Field.
• Su Yeqing: Introduced as a powerful figure with knowledge of the Dao Field's incompleteness.

Significant Themes

• Caution and strategy in the face of danger.
• The importance of understanding and mastering the Dao Field for Immortals.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Su Yeqing: They meet in the Heavenly Immortal Dao Field, and Su Yeqing shares his knowledge about the field's incompleteness with Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying and the other pursuers: Xu Ying observes the other powerful figures, including Heavenly Venerables and Lord Yuan, tracking the Measuring Heaven Ruler, making him more wary of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Su Yeqing meet; Su Yeqing reveals he knows about the owner of the Mountains and Rivers Measuring Heaven Ruler.
• Xu Ying realizes Su Yeqing's true identity and tries to flee, but the owner of the ruler attacks him with the final strike of the Measuring Heaven Ruler.
• Xu Ying survives by using his One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones technique and confronts the owner, who turns out to be an avatar of Emperor Longevity.
• Xu Ying defeats and absorbs Emperor Longevity's avatar, obtaining the Mountains and Rivers Measuring Heaven Ruler.
• Xu Ying decides to prioritize picking the Ginseng Fruit.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows his strategic thinking by using Su Yeqing's information to outsmart Emperor Longevity's avatar. He also demonstrates his powerful combat skills and resilience.
• Su Yeqing: Reveals he knows about Emperor Longevity's plans and provides crucial information to Xu Ying, hinting at his true identity and motives.
• Emperor Longevity's avatar: Shows immense power but underestimates Xu Ying, leading to his defeat and absorption.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Emperor Longevity's avatar uses the Mountains and Rivers Measuring Heaven Ruler to lure and eliminate his opponents. Su Yeqing also manipulates Xu Ying with information.
• Power and ambition: Emperor Longevity's avatar seeks to monopolize the Ginseng Fruit Tree and the Dao Fruit, demonstrating his ambition. Xu Ying, driven by revenge, also seeks power to defeat Emperor Longevity.
• The pursuit of Supreme power: Both Xu Ying and Emperor Longevity's avatar strive for Supreme power, with Xu Ying aiming to complete the Yingzhou Cave Abyss and Emperor Longevity's avatar seeking to monopolize the Ginseng Fruit Tree.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Su Yeqing: Xu Ying initially suspects Su Yeqing but later accepts his information, leading to a temporary alliance. Their interaction highlights Xu Ying's caution and Su Yeqing's enigmatic nature.
• Xu Ying and Emperor Longevity's avatar: Their confrontation showcases Xu Ying's combat skills and resilience, as well as Emperor Longevity's avatar's underestimation of Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying and the Fortune Teller: Xu Ying seeks the Fortune Teller's help to divine Su Yeqing's origin but fails, hinting at Su Yeqing's mysterious background.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eastern King (Meng Long) confronts Su Yeqing (Lan Suying), revealing he knows Su Yeqing is the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being.
• Su Yeqing kills Meng Long's avatar, revealing he is Meng Long's elder brother, not his father.
• Xu Ying reaches the Ginseng Fruit Tree's Dao Field, and Su Yeqing follows him.
• Xu Ying tries to force Su Yeqing to become sworn brothers, but Su Yeqing refuses.
• The Fortune Teller calculates Su Yeqing's real name as Lan Suying.

Character Developments

• Su Yeqing (Lan Suying): Reveals his true identity as the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being. Shows disapproval of Meng Long's actions and disappointment in him.
• Meng Long (Eastern King): Dies after underestimating Su Yeqing. Reveals he knows Su Yeqing's true identity.
• Xu Ying: Tries to force Su Yeqing to become sworn brothers, showing his cunning and manipulative nature. Reaches the Ginseng Fruit Tree's Dao Field.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Deception: Su Yeqing's true identity as the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being is revealed, challenging expectations.
• Family and Relationships: The complex relationships between Su Yeqing, Meng Long, and Xu Ying are explored, highlighting themes of disappointment, manipulation, and brotherhood.

Character Interactions

• Su Yeqing and Meng Long: Their interaction reveals their sibling relationship and Su Yeqing's disappointment in Meng Long.
• Xu Ying and Su Yeqing: Xu Ying tries to manipulate Su Yeqing into becoming sworn brothers, showing his cunning and desperation.
• Xu Ying and the Fortune Teller: The Fortune Teller calculates Su Yeqing's real name, providing crucial information to Xu Ying.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yanzhu and Yuankang worlds merge due to the descent of Heavenly Lords from the Immortal Realm, leading to a significant expulsion of Heaven and Earth Vital Energy.
• The depletion of Vital Energy causes a catastrophic decline in spiritual energy, leading to the destruction of the new world and the death of most life forms.
• Powerful beings from the Immortal Realm, including Heavenly Venerates, Emperor Lords, and the Eastern King, enter the Five Villages Monastery to secure the Ginseng Fruit Tree.
• Inside the Five Villages Monastery, the Immortal Realm beings discuss the chaos in the mortal world and the threat of demons.
• Xu Ying and his group enter the Dao Field of the Ginseng Fruit Tree, where they encounter Lan Suying, who reveals herself as the current Immortal Emperor Supreme Being.
• The Ginseng Fruit Tree is protected by a powerful Dao Field, and plucking its Dao Fruits requires a specialized technique and Immortal Artifact.
• Xu Ying and his group successfully pluck several Dao Fruits with the help of Qing Feng, the Daoist boy.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Struggles with the revelation that Lan Suying is the current Immortal Emperor Supreme Being and considers his options for obtaining the Taiyi Cave Abyss.
• Lan Suying: Reveals her true identity and demonstrates her formidable Divine Calculation abilities, defeating the three great divine calculators of Penglai.
• Qing Feng, the Daoist boy: Initially tries to deceive Xu Ying but eventually helps pluck the Dao Fruits under Lan Suying's threat.
• Ming Yue, the Daoist boy: Remains oblivious to the situation and is used as leverage by Lan Suying.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Immortal Realm and the mortal world.
• The consequences of the Heavenly Lords' descent on the merged worlds.
• The struggle for control over the Ginseng Fruit Tree and its Dao Fruits.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Lan Suying: Xu Ying considers ambushing Lan Suying but decides against it after realizing her true identity. Lan Suying threatens Qing Feng to pluck the Dao Fruits.
• Xu Ying and Qing Feng: Xu Ying is initially deceived by Qing Feng but later demands more Dao Fruits, causing Qing Feng to become angry.
• Lan Suying and Qing Feng: Lan Suying threatens Qing Feng with Ming Yue's life to force him to pluck the Dao Fruits.
• The Immortal Realm beings: They discuss the chaos in the mortal world and the threat of demons, expressing their concern for the common people.

Summary of "Bright Moon Drunk on Qing Feng" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Feng and Mingyue consume ginseng dao fruits, healing their injuries and activating their Heavenly Lord Dao Fields.
• They attack the invaders, including Emperor Lord, Heavenly Venerates, and other Heavenly Lords, who test their strength against Qing Feng and Mingyue.
• Qing Feng and Mingyue use their Dao Cry, severely injuring the invaders and driving them back.
• Xu Ying consumes a dao fruit and begins refining it, enhancing his power and cultivating Dao Flowers in his Ten Scenes of Great Luo.
• Qing Feng and Mingyue are about to capture the invaders when they are both struck down by unknown assailants.

Character Developments

• Qing Feng and Mingyue display their power and determination to protect the Five Villages Monastery, even facing certain defeat.
• Xu Ying refines his dao fruit, deepening his understanding of his Great Daos and cultivating Dao Flowers.
• Lan Suying reveals that she wants Xu Ying to escape, hinting at her true intentions.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of dao fruits, which can heal injuries but also cause destruction.
• The struggle between the ancient era and the Immortal Court, with the ancient era's cultivators showing their strength but ultimately facing defeat.
• The importance of survival and adaptability, as seen in Xu Ying's decision to escape.

Character Interactions

• Qing Feng and Mingyue fight side by side, displaying a strong bond and determination to protect each other.
• Xu Ying and Lan Suying have a brief interaction, with Lan Suying revealing crucial information to Xu Ying.
• The invaders, including Emperor Lord, Heavenly Venerates, and others, test their strength against Qing Feng and Mingyue, revealing their true capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Feng and Ming Yue die, impacting Xu Ying.
• Lan Suying guides Xu Ying to escape, revealing her Past Future Cosmos Light Scripture.
• Emperor Longevity arrives, seeking the Ginseng Fruit Tree.
• Heavenly Lords and Emperor Lord attack Xu Ying, but Lan Suying guides him to evade.
• Xu Ying escapes the Dao Field, attracting Emperor Longevity's attention.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying shows growth in his Divine Calculation skills, guided by Lan Suying.
• Lan Suying reveals her Past Future Cosmos Light Scripture, surpassing the Eastern King's Divine Calculation.
• Emperor Longevity's cultivation is revealed to be that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, contrary to expectations.

Significant Themes

• The power of Divine Calculation and its role in predicting and manipulating events.
• The contrast between ancient and modern cultivation methods, with Emperor Longevity representing the former.
• The theme of guidance and mentorship, with Lan Suying guiding Xu Ying.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Lan Suying: Xu Ying is guided by Lan Suying, revealing their close relationship.
• Xu Ying and the Heavenly Lords: Xu Ying evades their attacks with Lan Suying's guidance.
• Emperor Longevity and Xu Ying: Emperor Longevity notices Xu Ying's escape, setting up a potential conflict.

Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying escapes Emperor Longevity's pursuit by entering the Canopy, which leads him to a Bronze Immortal Hall. He then uses the Third Heavenly Gate to escape.
• Lan Suying, after calculating Xu Ying's safety, leaves Yingzhou Dong Yuan. She encounters the Immortal Emperor Supreme, who takes her to Yu Jing City.
• Emperor Longevity fails to capture Xu Ying and decides to collect the Ginseng Fruit Tree. He picks three Dao Fruits but is resisted by the tree.
• The Immortal Emperor Supreme arrives and picks the remaining Dao Fruits, bestowing them upon the Emperor Lords, Heavenly Venerates, and Lord Yuans, excluding the Eastern King. He then claims the Ginseng Fruit Tree for himself.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness in evading Emperor Longevity.
• Lan Suying shows concern for her son's safety and reveals the secret of Taiyi Cave Abyss to Xu Ying.
• Emperor Longevity's pursuit of Xu Ying is thwarted, and he focuses on collecting the Ginseng Fruit Tree.
• The Immortal Emperor Supreme displays his power and influence by claiming the Ginseng Fruit Tree and bestowing Dao Fruits upon key figures in the Immortal Realm.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The struggle for control over the Ginseng Fruit Tree and the Immortal Realm is a central theme, with characters like Emperor Longevity and the Immortal Emperor Supreme vying for dominance.
• Family and Loyalty: The relationship between the Immortal Emperor Supreme, Lan Suying, and Xu Ying explores the complexities of family bonds and loyalty, with the Immortal Emperor Supreme's actions towards his adopted daughter and grandson raising questions about his true intentions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Emperor Longevity: Xu Ying's escape from Emperor Longevity showcases their power dynamic, with Xu Ying outmaneuvering the more powerful Emperor Longevity.
• Lan Suying and the Immortal Emperor Supreme: Their interaction reveals the Immortal Emperor Supreme's influence and manipulation, as he takes Lan Suying to Yu Jing City and discusses his intentions regarding Xu Ying.
• Emperor Longevity and the Immortal Emperor Supreme: Their interaction highlights the power struggle between them, with the Immortal Emperor Supreme ultimately claiming the Ginseng Fruit Tree for himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Emperor Supreme Being claims the Ginseng Fruit Tree and its remaining ten Dao Fruits, intending to reward those who achieve great merit during the Three Realms Tide.
• Emperor Longevity retrieves the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler from Xu Ying, but the Supreme Being erases his imprint on it.
• Xu Ying brings the Heaven Ruler to Ziwei's Successor, who suspects the original owner might still be alive and warns Xu Ying about the dangers of possessing a Supreme Treasure.

Character Developments

• Emperor Longevity: Struggles with humiliation and loss of his Supreme Treasure, decides to be magnanimous to avoid the Supreme Being's wrath.
• Immortal Emperor Supreme Being: Demonstrates his power and control by claiming the Ginseng Fruit Tree and warning Emperor Longevity.
• Xu Ying: Shows cunning and ambition in his dealings with Ziwei's Successor, seeking to trade the Heaven Ruler for the Glazed Lamp.
• Ziwei's Successor: Reveals his wisdom and caution, refusing to test the Heaven Ruler's owner due to the potential danger.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and control: The Immortal Emperor Supreme Being asserts his dominance over Emperor Longevity, while Ziwei's Successor displays his wisdom and caution in dealing with potential threats.
• Ambition and caution: Xu Ying's ambition leads him to seek powerful treasures, but Ziwei's Successor warns him about the dangers of possessing a Supreme Treasure.
• Humiliation and pride: Emperor Longevity struggles with humiliation and the loss of his Supreme Treasure, ultimately deciding to be magnanimous to avoid further conflict.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Longevity and Immortal Emperor Supreme Being: The Supreme Being humiliates Emperor Longevity and takes his Supreme Treasure, forcing him to be magnanimous.
• Xu Ying and Ziwei's Successor: Xu Ying attempts to trade the Heaven Ruler for the Glazed Lamp, but Ziwei's Successor refuses, warning him about the potential dangers of the treasure.
• Xu Jing and Lan Suying: The couple shares their experiences at the Five Villages Monastery and plans to ask for a Dao Fruit from Xu Jing's father-in-law to maintain the dignity of the Dou Bu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying arrives at Hun Yuan Palace and reunites with Little Heavenly Venerate.
• Xu Ying helps Little Heavenly Venerate improve his cultivation and Dao Field.
• Xu Ying refines the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler and discovers a woman on the other side of a river within it, separated by three layers of time and space.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows deep care and guilt towards Little Heavenly Venerate, driven by memories of his past life. He helps Little Heavenly Venerate grow stronger and works to resolve his past grudges. He also makes significant progress in refining the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler and discovers a mysterious woman within it.
• Little Heavenly Venerate: Cultivates to the Heavenly Immortal realm and improves his Dao Field with Xu Ying's guidance. He shows dedication and eagerness to learn from Xu Ying.

Significant Themes

• Karma and Past Lives: Xu Ying's actions are influenced by his memories of his first life, driving him to help Little Heavenly Venerate and resolve his past grudges.
• Cultivation and Growth: Both Xu Ying and Little Heavenly Venerate work to improve their cultivation and understanding of the Dao.
• Mystery and Discovery: Xu Ying's exploration of the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler leads him to discover a mysterious woman and the true origin of the treasure.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Little Heavenly Venerate: Xu Ying guides and helps Little Heavenly Venerate cultivate, showing a deep caring and responsibility towards him. Little Heavenly Venerate is eager to learn from Xu Ying and shows respect and dedication as a disciple.
• Xu Ying and the Great Bell: The Great Bell offers advice and assistance to Xu Ying, helping him refine the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler and suppressing the Heavenly River Strange Flower. They also discuss the mysterious woman within the treasure.
• Xu Ying and the Mysterious Woman: Xu Ying discovers the woman on the other side of the river within the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler and tries to reach her, but the attempt fails due to the power of the river of time. The woman seems to sense Xu Ying's presence and awaits his return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Jing visits the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being to request a Ginseng Dao Fruit for the Dou Bu Ministry.
• The Immortal Emperor Supreme Being agrees to give the Dou Bu one Ginseng Dao Fruit, but it cannot be shared.
• Xu Jing's cultivation and Dao practice soar after consuming the Ginseng Dao Fruit, but he knows this realm is false and not his true goal.
• The Immortal Realm and the mortal realm are merging, leading to the appearance of ancient ruins and the integration of immortals and mortals.
• The Great Bell refines the Dao Fruit given by Xu Ying and absorbs it as a Spirit Pill.
• The Little Heavenly Venerate comprehends the ten Dao mysteries within Xu Ying's Great Luo Heaven.
• Xu Ying and the Little Heavenly Venerate plan to visit the Boundless Sea of Fire due to unrest beneath Erlang Zhenjun's Immortal Tomb.
• Emperor Longevity observes Xu Ying's movements and considers descending to the Boundless Sea of Fire.

Character Developments

• Xu Jing: Becomes more shameless and persistent in his requests, showing a lack of respect for the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being's authority.
• The Immortal Emperor Supreme Being: Shows impatience and annoyance with Xu Jing's repeated requests but ultimately agrees to give the Dou Bu a Ginseng Dao Fruit.
• The Great Bell: Successfully refines the Dao Fruit given by Xu Ying and absorbs it as a Spirit Pill, feeling regret for not being able to display its Dao Fruit.
• The Little Heavenly Venerate: Makes progress in comprehending the ten Dao mysteries within Xu Ying's Great Luo Heaven and prepares to face the unrest beneath Erlang Zhenjun's Immortal Tomb.
• Xu Ying: Reflects on his past actions and feels a sense of shared misfortune with the Little Heavenly Venerate, deciding to visit the Boundless Sea of Fire together.
• Emperor Longevity: Observes Xu Ying's movements and considers descending to the Boundless Sea of Fire, viewing Xu Ying as an easy target.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Xu Jing and the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being highlight the theme of respect and deference in the Immortal Court.
• The merging of the Immortal Realm and the mortal realm explores the theme of change and the consequences of such integration.
• The unrest beneath Erlang Zhenjun's Immortal Tomb raises the theme of ancient powers and their potential impact on the current world.
• The theme of treasure-hunting and the pursuit of power is evident in Emperor Longevity's interest in the Boundless Sea of Fire.

Character Interactions

• Xu Jing and the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being: Xu Jing's repeated requests for a Ginseng Dao Fruit test the Immortal Emperor Supreme Being's patience, leading to a tense interaction.
• Xu Ying and the Little Heavenly Venerate: The master-disciple duo shares a sense of camaraderie and determination as they prepare to face the unrest beneath Erlang Zhenjun's Immortal Tomb.
• Emperor Longevity and Xu Ying: Despite not interacting directly, Emperor Longevity's observations of Xu Ying's movements hint at a potential confrontation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Little Heavenly Venerate travel to the Boundless Sea of Fire in Xu Ying's Imperial Chariot.
• They encounter increased danger due to the sea's recent turmoil, likely caused by an entity beneath Erlang Zhenjun's Immortal Tomb.
• Upon reaching the Immortal Tomb, they find it broken into by an Immortal Realm group led by an Emperor Lord, who have killed many immortals and deities.
• They witness the Emperor Lord's group defeating and sealing a white-haired old general, one of the Seven Brothers of Meishan.
• A mysterious voice from within the Immortal Tomb addresses Xu Ying, revealing a past connection and threatening him.
• Xu Ying and Little Heavenly Venerate track the voice, discovering a big black dog stealthily following the Emperor Lord's group.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows his seriousness and dedication in teaching Little Heavenly Venerate, revealing his past life's experiences and the dangers of facing Immortal Lords and Heavenly Lords.
• Little Heavenly Venerate: Demonstrates his loyalty and concern for his master, helping him track the mysterious voice.
• The Big Black Dog: Revealed to be connected to Xu Ying's past, with a shared history involving a misunderstanding and a desire for sworn brotherhood.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and ruthlessness of the Immortal Realm, where lives are expendable and power is everything.
• The consequences of past actions and the debts left unpaid, as seen in Xu Ying's history with the big black dog.
• The theme of pursuit and tracking, both literally (chasing the voice) and metaphorically (seeking answers to Xu Ying's past).

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Little Heavenly Venerate: Master and disciple relationship, with Xu Ying teaching and guiding Little Heavenly Venerate, and the latter showing concern for his master's well-being.
• Xu Ying and the Big Black Dog: A complex relationship involving a past misunderstanding, a desire for sworn brotherhood, and an unpaid debt.
• The Emperor Lord and his group: A powerful Immortal Realm faction, led by an Emperor Lord, who are willing to sacrifice many immortals to achieve their goals.

Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is a New Year's greeting from the author, Zhai Zhu, reflecting on the past year and the journey of his novel, "Choose a Day to Ascend."
• The novel underwent numerous revisions, with the final version being a complete rewrite from scratch.
• The story is set in a competitive immortal cultivation world with limited resources and social mobility.

Character Developments

• The author, Zhai Zhu, shows resilience and dedication to his craft, persevering through challenges and revisions to produce a satisfactory work.
• No character developments are discussed as the chapter focuses on the author's journey and the novel's background.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Zhai Zhu's determination to improve his novel despite facing numerous revisions and criticism.
• New Beginnings: The chapter emphasizes starting anew, both for the author and the readers, as they enter a new year.
• Competition and Social Mobility: These themes are central to the novel's setting and plot.

Character Interactions

• The chapter mentions various "Godly Magnates" and other readers who supported Zhai Zhu and his novel, fostering a sense of community and appreciation between the author and his audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Little Heavenly Venerate reunite with the Big Black Dog, who reveals he is Xiaotian, a Heavenly Lord, and offers to teach them the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Technique.
• They encounter Zhongyi Emperor Lord and Chen Chaosheng, who are searching for a being suppressed beneath Erlang Zhenjun's tomb. A battle ensues.
• Zhongyi Emperor Lord uses his collection of bells to overpower the Big Black Dog, but the Immortal Bell intervenes and saves him.
• Xu Ying arrives and fights Zhongyi Emperor Lord, while Emperor Longevity appears, revealing that Chen Chaosheng is his martial nephew from the Great Luo Heaven.
• Xu Ying, the Big Black Dog, and Little Heavenly Venerate decide to flee, as Emperor Longevity is a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Realizes the extent of his past experiences and the truth about his relationship with the Big Black Dog. Shows his prowess in battle.
• Little Heavenly Venerate: Grows more accepting of the unusual circumstances and beings he encounters.
• Big Black Dog/Xiaotian: Reveals his true identity as a Heavenly Lord and offers to teach Xu Ying and Little Heavenly Venerate the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Technique.
• Zhongyi Emperor Lord: Demonstrates his power and control over bells, proving to be a formidable opponent.
• Chen Chaosheng: Reveals his connection to Emperor Longevity and the Great Luo Heaven.
• Emperor Longevity: Shows up unexpectedly, revealing his status as a Great Luo Golden Immortal and his relationship with Chen Chaosheng.

Significant Themes

• Brotherhood and loyalty: Xu Ying's bond with the Big Black Dog and Little Heavenly Venerate's acceptance of their unusual relationship.
• Power dynamics: The disparity in strength between characters, such as Xu Ying and Zhongyi Emperor Lord, and Emperor Longevity's superiority over them.
• The past and present: Xu Ying's memories of his past experiences and the truth about his relationship with the Big Black Dog.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Big Black Dog/Xiaotian: Reunite and discuss their past, leading to Xiaotian's offer to teach them the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique.
• Xu Ying and Zhongyi Emperor Lord: Engage in a battle, showcasing their respective abilities and divine arts.
• Emperor Longevity and Chen Chaosheng: Reveal their relationship as martial uncle and nephew, with Emperor Longevity warning Chen Chaosheng about Xu Ying's dark-hearted nature.
• Xu Ying, the Big Black Dog, and Little Heavenly Venerate: Decide to flee together to see the True Lord, with Xiaotian offering to teach them the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and his group find Wukong Daoist at Erlang Zhenjun's tomb, who is drunk and reminiscing about his past battles with Erlang Zhenjun.
• The Big Black Dog reveals that Erlang Zhenjun died protecting the Ancestral Court and that his body is the Dao Field.
• Emperor Longevity arrives, demanding the return of his treasure. Erlang Zhenjun, who was thought to be dead, revives and drives Emperor Longevity away with a single strike using the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows determination to protect his friends and stands ready to face Emperor Longevity.
• Wukong Daoist: Reveals his past as a Great Sage of the Demon Race and his rivalry with Erlang Zhenjun. He is shown to be powerful but also nostalgic and regretful about their unfinished competition.
• Erlang Zhenjun: Initially believed to be dead, he revives and demonstrates his immense power as a Great Luo Golden Immortal, protecting his friends and driving away Emperor Longevity.
• Emperor Longevity: Shows his arrogance and power but is ultimately no match for Erlang Zhenjun.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Rivalry: The relationship between Wukong Daoist and Erlang Zhenjun is one of friendly rivalry, with both respecting each other's strength.
• Power and Responsibility: Erlang Zhenjun's actions show that with great power comes great responsibility, as he protects the Ancestral Court and its people.
• Revival and Redemption: Erlang Zhenjun's revival can be seen as a form of redemption, allowing him to face his past and protect his friends once more.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Big Black Dog: They work together to find Wukong Daoist and later prepare to face Emperor Longevity.
• Wukong Daoist and Erlang Zhenjun: Their past rivalry is explored, with Wukong Daoist expressing regret that they never had a final battle.
• Erlang Zhenjun and Emperor Longevity: They have a brief but intense battle, with Erlang Zhenjun driving Emperor Longevity away with a single strike.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Erlang Zhenjun's dog guards the Immortal Tomb for over 500,000 years.
• Xu Ying returns to the Immortal Tomb, and Erlang Zhenjun's body "awakens" to drive away invaders.
• Xu Ying learns the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Technique from the dog but struggles to cultivate it due to conflicts within his body.
• Wukong Daoist teaches Xu Ying the Flawless Golden Body cultivation method, which allows him to refine his body, Innate Qi, and the power of the Ten Scenes of Luo Heaven.
• The Immortal Tomb shakes violently as someone tries to break the seal and rescue the suppressed expert, Wei Xu.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Struggles to cultivate the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique due to internal conflicts but makes significant progress with the Flawless Golden Body.
• Little Heavenly Venerate: Cultivates the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique successfully, achieving the unity of physical body, primordial spirit, and Dao Field.
• Wukong Daoist: Teaches Xu Ying the Flawless Golden Body cultivation method and reveals that the evil Golden Immortal Xiao Lanshan is not dead.
• Erlang Zhenjun's dog: Guards the Immortal Tomb and provides information about the suppressed expert, Wei Xu.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and conflict between different cultivation methods and energies within Xu Ying's body.
• The power and importance of the Flawless Golden Body cultivation method.
• The theme of time and endurance, as seen in the dog's 500,000-year vigil over the Immortal Tomb.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with Erlang Zhenjun's dog, learning about the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique and the suppressed expert, Wei Xu.
• Xu Ying learns the Flawless Golden Body cultivation method from Wukong Daoist.
• Little Heavenly Venerate, Er Gou, and the Great Bell discuss Xu Ying's cultivation progress and the suppressed expert, Wei Xu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Boundless Sea of Fire surges, and the Immortal Tomb is attacked, awakening the half-step Supreme Being, Wei Xu.
• Emperor Longevity, Chen Chaosheng, and Zhongyi Emperor Lord arrive to rescue Wei Xu.
• The Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler is temporarily taken by Emperor Longevity but later returns to Xu Ying.
• Wei Xu is freed and leaves with Chen Chaosheng and Zhongyi Emperor Lord.
• The Eight Trigrams Alchemy Furnace ascends to the sky, disappearing from the world.
• Xu Ying, Little Heavenly Venerate, and Master Zhong escape the Immortal Tomb, and the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler returns to Xu Ying.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying's cultivation and strength are acknowledged by Wei Xu and Emperor Longevity.
• Little Heavenly Venerate's combat power is shown to be inferior to Wei Xu's.
• Emperor Longevity's strength is demonstrated as he easily overpowers Xu Ying and the others.
• Daoist Taiqing from Doushuai Palace appears, revealing his knowledge of the Measuring Heaven Ruler's original owner.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy among Immortals and Heavenly Lords.
• The significance of Supreme Treasures and their original owners.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Emperor Longevity clash, with Emperor Longevity initially gaining the upper hand but later losing the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler.
• Little Heavenly Venerate and the Big Black Dog face off against Emperor Longevity but are easily defeated.
• Daoist Taiqing interacts with Emperor Longevity, warning him about the Measuring Heaven Ruler's original owner.
• Xu Ying, Little Heavenly Venerate, and Master Zhong work together to escape the Immortal Tomb.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying finds and tests the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler, delighted by its power and versatility.
• Wei Xu, a powerful cultivator, escapes from the Boundless Sea of Fire and begins absorbing Heaven and Earth Vital Energy from sacred lands, causing devastation.
• Zhongyi Emperor Lord, Chen Chaosheng, and others pursue Wei Xu but are horrified by his actions and strength.
• Wei Xu expresses his intention to devour the Dong Yuan (Yingzhou) to recover his strength.
• Xu Ying, the Big Black Dog, and others rush towards Wei Xu's location.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying becomes more attached to the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler after testing its power.
• Wei Xu reveals his ruthless and cruel nature, showing no qualms about devouring others to recover his cultivation.
• The Big Black Dog remains determined to stop Wei Xu, honoring his promise to his second grandpa.
• Xu Ying is horrified by the extent of Wei Xu's actions and decides to intervene.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of pursuing power at any cost, as seen in Wei Xu's actions.
• The contrast between different interpretations of the Supreme Being Immortal Dao.
• The importance of keeping promises, as shown by the Big Black Dog's determination.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Big Black Dog's interaction shows a shift in their dynamic, with Xu Ying now treating the dog as an equal.
• Wei Xu's interactions with Zhongyi Emperor Lord and Chen Chaosheng highlight his disregard for others' lives and his ruthless nature.
• The Fortune Teller's interaction with Xu Ying shows her willingness to help him, despite the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Xu, a powerful cultivator, faces Xu Ying, who wields the Mountain Water Measuring Heaven Ruler, a Supreme Treasure.
• Wei Xu's overbearing power distorts space, but Xu Ying's ruler unfurls, covering the distorted space and striking Wei Xu, injuring him.
• Wei Xu punches Xu Ying, sending him flying into a mountain eight hundred miles away.
• Despite the heavy strike, Xu Ying survives and charges back, injuring Wei Xu again with the ruler.
• Wei Xu, enraged, uses his Great Void Divine Fingers, driving Xu Ying a thousand miles deep into the earth's crust.
• Xu Ying emerges from the earth, striking Wei Xu with the ruler, and his cultivation advances rapidly.
• Wei Xu and Xu Ying engage in a brutal battle, with both sustaining heavy injuries.
• Wei Xu suspects Xu Ying is his junior brother, passed down a cultivation method by their master, Qing Xuan.
• Wei Xu flees but finds himself still on the Taiyi Golden Bridge, trapped within a world formed by the Taiji.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows remarkable resilience and cultivation growth under heavy injuries. His cultivation advances rapidly, nearing the Ascension Stage.
• Wei Xu: Reveals his jealousy towards Xu Ying, believing Xu Ying to be his junior brother who received better treatment from their master. Shows fear and surprise when he thinks their master is still alive.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Xu Ying's cultivation advances rapidly under extreme circumstances, highlighting the theme of growth through adversity.
• Legacy and Jealousy: Wei Xu's jealousy towards Xu Ying suggests a complex relationship between them and their master, Qing Xuan.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying vs. Wei Xu: The primary conflict in this chapter, showcasing a brutal and intense battle between the two cultivators.
• Wei Xu's Suspicion: Wei Xu's suspicion that Xu Ying is his junior brother and has received better treatment from their master adds a layer of complexity to their relationship.